North Carolina § 143B-135 - 190. Satellite areas prohibited absent General Assembly authorization.

§ 143B-135. 190. Satellite areas prohibited absent General Assembly authorization.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, State funds shall not be used for any of the following purposes unless specifically authorized by the General Assembly: Construction of any satellite area. Commencement of any capital project in connection with the construction or acquisition of any satellite area. Operation of any satellite area. For purposes of this section, the term "satellite area" means any property or facility that is to be operated by the Division of North Carolina Aquariums that is located somewhere other than on the site of the aquariums at Pine Knoll Shores, Roanoke Island, and Fort Fisher. History (2012-142, s. 12.5(c); 2015-241, s. 14.30(g).) Editor's Note. - Former G.S. 143B-289.45 was recodified as G.S. 143B-135.190 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015. Session Laws 2012-142, s. 12.5(d) and (d1), provides: "(d) Notwithstanding G.S. 143B-289.45, as enacted by subsection (c) of this section, the Division of North Carolina Aquariums may continue to operate the North Carolina Aquarium Pier at Nags Head. "(d1) Grants for projects with partnering local municipalities awarded prior to the effective date of this act [July 2, 2012] may be transferred to the local partnering municipality for completion or fulfillment." Session Laws 2012-142, s. 1.2, provides: "This act shall be known as 'The Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2012.'" Session Laws 2012-142, s. 27.4, provides: "Except for statutory changes or other provisions that clearly indicate an intention to have effects beyond the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the textual provisions of this act apply only to funds appropriated for, and activities occurring during, the 2012-2013 fiscal year." Session Laws 2012-142, s. 27.7, is a severability clause. Session Laws 2015-241, s. 1.1, provides: "This act shall be known as 'The Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2015.'" Session Laws 2015-241, s. 33.6, is a severability clause. PART 38. NORTH CAROLINA PARKS AND RECREATION AUTHORITY.